Model Ship, Proudly Displayed, Antique Mounted Albumen Photo, Gloucester MA carved stone bird created by catching strands of

created by catching strands of grass under select stiches

and the box stands level and sturdy on four stacked

and still holding tight

Excellent vintage condition

Model Ship, Proudly Displayed, Antique Mounted Albumen Photo, Gloucester MA carved stone bird created by catching strands ofThis photograph shows damage to the upper right corner, pieced back together at some point and taped on the reverse (a bit like the mending of a ship after a wreck.) What a great thing, though, this beautifully constructed model ship proudly displayed on a pedestal table outdoors, photographed I'd imagine just after completion, perhaps with the door in view leading to the maker's studio and clearly this was done by a very skilled model ship builder.